Imagine having a child with your ex, and then discovering that they’re hiding their parenthood from their social circle. That’s exactly what happened to one single mom, who found out that her ex was posting pictures of their son on Facebook, but referring to him as his ‘friend’ or ‘little buddy’. Frustrated by his dishonesty, she decided to take matters into her own hands and expose the truth. But was her decision justified, or did she cross a line? ♀️
The Backstory: Josh and Alex

Josh’s Absence and Excuses

Josh’s Two-Year Disappearance

A Change of Heart

Rebuilding the Father-Son Bond

The Facebook Discovery

Josh’s Deceptive Posts

Mom’s Comment Bomb

Josh’s Furious Reaction

Sister’s Opinion

A Planned Parenthood

Timeline Clarification

Age and Maturity

A Mother’s Dilemma: Was She Right or Wrong?
This single mom found herself in a tricky situation when she discovered her ex’s secret on Facebook. After years of being absent from their son’s life, Josh finally started spending time with Alex. However, he kept their relationship hidden from his social circle, referring to his son as his ‘friend’ or ‘little buddy’. Out of frustration, the mom decided to expose the truth in a comment on one of his posts, causing a stir among Josh’s friends. Was her decision justified, or did she overstep her boundaries? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Father’s secrecy about his son exposed on Facebook. NTA.

NTA for exposing ex’s refusal to claim his child.

Father posts pics of child without disclosing relationship. NTA.

Ex’s fake narrative exposed. NTA for telling the truth
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Ex’s secret parenthood exposed on social media. NTA.
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Ex’s secret fatherhood exposed on social media. NTA for commenting.

Ex wants to be a dad without full responsibility

Ex-boyfriend’s hypocrisy exposed in Facebook post

Ex denies parenthood but wants time with the kid. NTA.

Taking responsibility for parenthood – NTA comment

Respectful response to exposing secret parenthood on Facebook

Ex-boyfriend’s secret exposed on Facebook, commenter supports the mom

Petty comment exposes ex’s weird behavior towards son, causing controversy. ESH.

Ex exposed for being an absent father on Facebook

Ex-boyfriend using son to pick up girls. NTA for exposing.
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Ex exposed for secret fatherhood on social media, NTA comments support.

Ex’s secret parenthood exposed on Facebook, commenter supports mom.

Dad doesn’t claim son in public, visitation may hurt him mentally

Ex’s creepy behavior towards unknown child exposed by NTA mom

Ex’s secret parenthood exposed on Facebook, NTA for mom.

Exes seeking social media validation instead of being present parents

Mom reveals ex’s secret parenthood on Facebook, not the a**hole

Father keeping his child a secret from friends, NTA calls it creepy

A mother’s concern for her child in a secret parenthood scandal

Ex’s secret exposed on Facebook, commenter approves with

Absentee father tries to be a mentor, gets called out

Mom gets revenge on ex’s secret parenthood

Child calls ex ‘Dad’ despite split, co-parenting explained

Stand up for yourself and your child! You go, mom!

Honesty is the best policy, NTA commenters agree
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Ex’s secret son exposed on Facebook. NTA for calling out.

Ex’s desire for ‘cool uncle’ post with own kid is immature

Ex’s secret parenthood exposed on Facebook, deserved or petty?

Ex-boyfriend not a father figure

Standing up for your child is always the right move

Ex using son for attention? Commenters say NTA.

Ex’s secret parenthood exposed on Facebook, commenter says NTA
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The importance of acknowledging and accepting your child publicly

Ex’s secret parenthood exposed on Facebook. Commenter supports OP’s actions.

Father denies paternity, but spends time with son. NTA.

Ex exposed for secret parenthood, commenter calls out creepy behavior

Ex reveals secret parenthood, OP’s response is supportive and valid

Dodged a bullet! NTA. Take control of your custody

Supportive comment for a child, heartwarming

Ex’s secret son exposed on Facebook, commenter approves with laughter.

Ex busted for secret fatherhood by brave mom
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Is this guy really fooling anyone with his ‘friend’ story?

Mother rightfully exposes ex’s lies about being a father

Single mom exposes ex’s shameful secret on Facebook. #NTA

Father neglects son on social media, NTA calls him out

Commenter finds situation ‘WAY strange’
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